Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is fighting back against the Ford government’s plan to push through Bill 60, which includes changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that the mayor believes would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants.

While the province contends the changes would actually unlock more housing, advocates and Mayor Chow argue that it could actually expedite homelessness by eroding tenant protections.

“Half of Toronto’s residents rent their homes,” Chow said ahead of Wednesday’s city council meeting, where she’ll introduce a motion opposing Bill 60. “They deserve stability, fairness, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing they will not face unfair evictions or sky-high rent increases.”

Chow said the bill “makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants, weakens appea

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